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Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art - Hardcover

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by Zaria Ware (Author)A fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black art masters and models who shook up the world.Elegant. Refined. Exclusionary. Interrupted. The foundations of the fine art world are shaking. Beyoncé and Jay-Z break the internet by blending modern Black culture with fine art in their iconic music video filmed in the Louvre. Kehinde Wiley powerfully subverts European masterworks. Calls resonate for diversity in museums and the resignations of leaders of the old gu...

Can You Make the Title Bigga?: The Chemistry of Book Cover Design - Paperback

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by Jessica Bell (Author)Understand the chemistry of book cover design in Can You Make the Title Bigga? by award-winning book cover designer, Jessica Bell, who is recommended by Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur, Makeuseof.com, John Fox of Bookfox, and more.Are you self-publishing? Can You Make the Title Bigga? will inspire you with practical, actionable advice and information.Work in marketing or graphic design in a publishing house? It offers an invaluable resource.Studying graphic design? Alrea...

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by Sarah Kurpiel (Author), Sarah Kurpiel (Illustrator)Snake loves art class--until his project is a disaster, and he makes a terrible mistake that hurts a friend. How will Snake fix his mistake? Acclaimed author-artist Sarah Kurpiel's Snake's Big Mistake is a picture book about art, friendship, apologizing, and forgiveness, for readers of The Rabbit Listened and The Book of Mistakes. For weeks, Snake has looked forward to sculpting the most spectacular clay pot in art class. But when his pot ...

Conner Hart Ruins Art (American Gothic) - Paperback

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by Audrey Mann (Author), Andrea Mann (Author), Erik Mann (Author)Conner Hart is a mischievous eight-year-old boy with a set of markers. Follow along as he draws embarrassing doodles on the most iconic American painting, Grant Wood's American Gothic. Learn about a piece of art that has defines the American pioneer spirit, while laughing at the Conner's crazy antics. Find out how the subjects of American Gothic, an old farmer and his daughter, deal with Conner's creative doodles. Number of Page...

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by Guy Leclef (Author)A beautifully illustrated book on contemporary Belgian paper artist Guy Leclef, who transforms recycled paper and cardboard into visceral works of beauty and subtlety.Author BiographyGuy Leclef is a contemporary paper artist based in Antwerp. His art can be found in galleries around the world, from the Ivory Coast to the US and from Singapore to Dubai. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 1.18 x 13.23 x 10.79 IN Publication Date: March 05, 2023

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by Abiko B (Other) A Life Story Tree: A Biography in is a Canadian non-fiction book written by Abiko and Wayne is a Grady, and illustrated by frist books in the world. is a famous Indian poet and playwright. Patel is a belongs to a group of writers who have subscribed themselves to the 'Green. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 04, 2022

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In Our Hands: A Picture Book - Hardcover

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by Lucy Farfort (Author)Award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Farfort's picture book In Our Hands is a story of hope that will inspire everyone to come together and build a better future. We called it the Dulling. It had been creeping in for such a long time and had started so gradually that most people barely even noticed. As the Dulling spread, people began to fight and isolate themselves from one another. Neighbors became enemies, friends became strangers, and soon all color was drained f...

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The Fragile World: A Picture Book - Hardcover

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by Alexandra Mîrzac (Author)The Fragile World is a poignant, illustrated tale of the power that can be found in embracing differences and working together. Within the placid confines of a china cabinet rages a long-standing conflict between the Blues and the Reds. When the Blues decide to sneak in and paint the Reds blue, all bets are off. It's only when they help each other pick up the pieces that they realize they are stronger together. Based on her own character-filled collection of cera...

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Mildred the Gallery Cat: A Picture Book - Hardcover

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by Jono Ganz (Author)Based on the real-life cat who lived at the Tate Modern museum, Jono Ganz's Mildred the Gallery Cat is a bold and vibrant debut picture book featuring clever nods to some of the world's greatest masterpieces that is sure to delight art lovers both big and small. Mildred is a sleepy gallery cat by day but an inquisitive artist by night. Join Mildred as she explores the many art styles in the gallery and finds what being an artist means to her.Author BiographyJono Ganz dr...

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Light: How Art Captures Radiance How Art Captures Illumination - Paperback

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by Kerryn Greenberg (Editor)A remarkable exploration of the use of light in art from the last 200 years Light has been an enduring subject in art. In every conceivable media, artists have exploited the contrasts between light and dark, opposed cool and warm colors, drawn on science, and attempted to capture the transient effects of light and its emotional associations. This book explores how artists have perceived, illustrated, and utilized light since the 18th century. Beginning with the Br...

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Gender: A History of Sexual Roles in Art Sexual Identity and Art Sexual Expression in Art - Paperback

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by Travis Alabanza (Author)Gender is a polyphonic portrait of the representation of gender in art, from acclaimed, award-winning playwright and artist Travis Alabanza. Gender is performance. Think of the acts of drama that go hand in hand with our experiences of gender: a man spreading his legs on a train; a woman showing biceps in a boiler suit saying, "We Can Do It!"; a stiletto heel stepping on a briefcase. It seems wherever gender goes, there follows a show of what it might be trying to ...

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Feminism: Women and Womxn in British Art - Paperback

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by Bernardine Evaristo (Author)Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo's Feminism is a powerful new interpretation of British art from an intersectional feminist perspective. "Art museums have long drawn me into their spaces. The infinite possibilities of the language of art opens me up to methods of communication quite unlike my own. I am fascinated by the most interesting and adventurous artists, who are surely among the most innovative thinkers on the planet. I am in awe of their...

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Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance - Hardcover

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by Peta Motture (Editor)A lavish survey of Donatello--arguably the greatest sculptor of all time Arguably the greatest sculptor of all time, Donatello (c. 1386-1466) was at the vanguard of a revolution in sculptural practice in the early Renaissance. Combining ideas from classical and medieval sculpture to create innovative sculptural forms, Donatello had an unparalleled ability to portray emotions in works intended to inspire spiritual devotion. Pieces such as the penitent St. Mary Magdalen...

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by Nick Morley (Author)Prints to be proud of in no time at all Linocut is a perennially popular medium for the amateur artist, as the forgiving process makes it possible for a beginner to come up with powerfully graphic results using basic equipment. Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distills his knowledge into friendly step-by-step workthroughs, liberally illustrated with clear photography and examples of ...

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by Serge Gavronsky (Author)Stunning presentation of poems by Serge Gavronsky illuminated by Constance Lane. Visual poetry that makes a book within the book.Fascinating experiment in which an artist takes the pages of the poet and creates a new intermedia reality. Read and feel the poems and the visual work.Chax Press has always sought to bring a sense of expanded possibility to the book, acted out in design, typography. sometimes materials and structures. In this book, author Gavronsky and ar...

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by Rachel Blau Duplessis (Author)DuPlessis's Selected Poems is a generous collection including early work " rewriting the lyric" through serial poems to a comprehensive selection from her long poem Drafts. The book includes work from Traces, with Days up to 01/01/2020, including a selection of one of her collage poems.Author BiographyRachel Blau DuPlessis is a poet, scholar/critic, and collagist, who was educated at the Ethical Culture School, Barnard Collage, and Columbia University, receivi...

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Art Dog: Clever Canines of the Art World - Hardcover

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by Smith Street Books (Author)Dogs through the eras of art. Dogs have been man's best friend for as long as we've been sketching on canvas. In the background, behind the table, or right at the forefront, dogs of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history. Art Dog is a collection of these painted pooches, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included....

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Art Cat: Fine Felines of the Art World - Hardcover

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by Smith Street Books (Author)Cats through the eras of art. Cats have been charming us with their indifference for as long as we've been sketching on canvas. In the background, on the table, or right at the forefront, cats of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history. Art Cat is a collection of these painted felines, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are...

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Everyday Art Exercises: Daily Activities to Boost Your Creativity - Prompts and On-The-Page Activities to Inspire the Artist in Everyone, All - Paperback

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by Jane Maday (Author)Beloved illustrator Jane Maday guides aspiring artists through dozens of exercises and fun activities to help them expand their creativity. Everyday Art Exercises is a joyful journal designed to help budding artists nurture their creativity through art. More than one hundred simple drawing and coloring prompts and step-by-step demonstrations spark creativity. Artist Jane Maday's adorable illustrations encourage readers to jump right in and explore these fun and inspiring...

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Drawing with Squiggles & Wiggles: Create 100+ Cartoons with Fun Shapes, Easy How to Draw Horses, Koalas, Dogs, Cats, People, and Monsters Book for Kid - Paperback

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by Christopher Hart (Author)Mega-best-selling author Christopher Hart shows kids step by step how to create dozens of fun drawings starting with just a squiggle, wiggle, or other fun shape. Cartoonist Christopher Hart is known for making drawing easy and fun! In Drawing with Squiggles & Wiggles, he starts with a variety of silly shapes and transforms them step by step into dozens of original drawings. A spiral becomes an elephant's trunk. Three bumps evolve into a trio of adorable pigs. ...

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Sarah Oppenheimer: Sensitive Machine - Hardcover

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by Sarah Oppenheimer (Artist), Tracy L. Adler (Editor), Suzanne Keen (Text by (Art/Photo Books))How Oppenheimer's complex artworks break down barriers between art, audience and architectureThis publication documents the four interactive artworks by New York-based artist Sarah Oppenheimer (born 1972) created for the Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College in the context of her greater artistic oeuvre.Printed in five color with foil stamping, with striking reproductions and contributions by Tr...

A Pyrrhic Victory: Volume III - Fate - Paperback

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by Ian Crouch (Author)A Pyrrhic Victory Volume III: Fate follows the first two award-winning volumes in the historic trilogy A Pyrrhic Victory by Ian Crouch. In 279 BC, Pyrrhus has just won the bloody battle of Asculum against the Romans in the battle that gave rise to the expression "A Pyrrhic Victory"-one that comes at such a great cost that the victory may not have been worth the ordeal that was suffered. While punished, the power of the legions has not been broken. The road to Rome is sti...

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Albrecht Dürer's Material World - Paperback

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by Edward H. Wouk (Editor), Jennifer Spinks (Editor)This highly illustrated catalogue presents new essays on Albrecht Dürer, focusing on an understudied aspect of his practice: the material worlds of manufacture, design and trade.Back JacketAlbrecht Dürer was an intense observer of the worlds of manufacture, design and trade that he encountered in his home city of Nuremberg and on his travels. This catalogue accompanies the first exhibition of the Whitworth's outstanding Dürer collection in o...

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by Dana Meachen Rau (Author), Ashley Dugan (Illustrator)Extra, extra, read all about getting crafty with printmaking using stamps and stencils! Discover new skills and learn how to make your mark with printmaking. Create patterned canvas totes, playing cards, wrapping paper, and more! Book includes an introduction to the different methods of printing and its history. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid str...

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by Dana Meachen Rau (Author), Ashley Dugan (Illustrator)Why knot get crafty and explore your creative side? Learn new skills and discover the many ways to tie knots to create survival bracelets, yarn belts, and more! Book includes an introduction and history on knots. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentence...

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by Dana Meachen Rau (Author), Ashley Dugan (Illustrator)Explore your creative side and get crafty with duct tape! Discover new skills and learn the many creative uses of duct tape, from making reversible belts to pencil cases to stadium seats and more! Book includes an introduction on what duct tape is and the history behind the invention. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant reader...

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Frida Kahlo: Her Life, Her Work, Her Home - Hardcover

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by Francisco de la Mora (Author)Endorsed by the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City, this graphic novel explores the public and private faces of iconic artist Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo, remembered as one of the most inspiring personalities of the 20th century, was a woman of two intertwined parts: she was both a charismatic and empowered artist exploring themes of resistance, authenticity, cruelty, and suffering, and a more private person whose wounded body caused her a lifetime of pain that und...

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by Kathleen Petelinsek (Author), Ashley Dugan (Illustrator)Stitch together your creativity and get crafty! Discover new skills and learn basic sewing stitches to create projects like a tooth fairy monster, finger puppet, pillowcase, and more! Book includes an introduction and history on sewing. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Book is developed to aid struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen voca...

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Do You Like Getting Creative? - Paperback

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by Diane Lindsey Reeves (Author)Would you consider yourself creative? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in art might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.1 ...

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Do You Like Keeping Up with Fashion? - Paperback

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by Diane Lindsey Reeves (Author)Do you like putting outfits together or starting fashion trends? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in fashion might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies. Numbe...

Paul Wadsworth - India, Stories from the Banyan tree - Paperback

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by Paul Wadsworth (Author)Ever since my early twenties I wanted to visit and explore the magical place of Banyan trees, Temples, deities, colour, architecture, festivities, Tigers, Monkeys and Elephants. These are just a few offerings that tell the story of India. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: July 22, 2022

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Drawing Zentangle Mandalas: The Mindful Way to Creativity - Paperback

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by Jane Marbaix (Author)Zentangle is the drawing art form taking the world by storm. Easy to do and immensely enjoyable, the Zentangle method can make artists of us all. To create artworks the Zentangle way, you need no drawing skills. The steps are easily taught in a few simple lessons In this follow up to her first book, the immensely successful Zentangle, Certified Zentangle Teacher Jane Marbaix explores the artistic possibilities of Zendalas and shows how beautiful and rewarding artworks...